02.07.2025 Over 400 local students and jobseekers attend the 2025 Elephant and Castle Careers Fair

Wednesday 25th June saw The Elephant team, led by Get Living, in collaboration with Southwark College, proudly host its third annual Careers Fair event once again at Southwark College.

 

The event proved to be a fantastic success, attracting over 400 local school students and jobseekers eager to explore new career paths, apprenticeships, and training opportunities in Southwark and across London. This year marked the first year that jobseekers were directed to the Elephant and Castle Careers Fair by the Department for Work and Pensions, ensuring that the event made a material impact on the prospects of Southwark residents.

The event featured more than 30 exhibitors representing a diverse range of sectors, including engineering, public services, health and social care, construction and property services, such as:

  • Multiplex
  • Metropolitan Police
  • Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust
  • London Southbank University
  • London Fire Brigade
  • Beko
  • The Army

Throughout the day, attendees had the opportunity to participate in various workshops, such as a tower-building competition to illustrate engineering principles and two bespoke panel sessions designed to build career skills and highlight the range of opportunities which exist.

We were delighted to be joined by Mayor of Southwark Cllr Sunny Lambe, Southwark Council’s Cabinet Member for Climate Emergency, Jobs and Business Cllr John Batteson, Former Mayor of Southwark Cllr Naima Ali and Cllr Martin Seaton. Their presence highlighted the community’s commitment to fostering local talent and opportunities, and attendees enjoyed talking to them about their career paths, along with the career support Southwark Council provides.

With a commitment to building a lasting legacy within the wider community, The Elephant team also supports local residents and traders through the Community Hub, Inspiring Elephant Community Fund, and a variety of promotional events throughout the year.

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